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Islanders Rally to Beat Sharks

Three third-period goals give New York its fourth straight win

By Mike Buss, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 18, 2008 9:51 PM CST

(Newser) – Nassau Coliseum on Long Island fell quiet after Joe Thornton put San Jose ahead of New York, 2-0 early in the third period. But goals by Andy Hilbert and Mike Comrie within 59 seconds of each other tied the game, and Freddy Meyer's shot from... Read full story »

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